The hospital and its affiliated outpatient and urgent care clinics began
converting to digital radiography several years ago to achieve improved
image quality, higher staff productivity and rapid image access for
physicians.

“We conducted an evaluation as part of our transition to DR and selected
the DRX-Evolution as our first room-based DR system due to its image
quality, advanced features and ease of use,” said Karen Gress, the
hospital’s Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services. “And when
we retired one of our portable CR units, we replaced it with a
DRX-Revolution system that offered a dramatic improvement over other
portable DR systems.”

“Technologists use a DRX-Evolution in our orthopaedic clinic to capture
extremity images for up to 40 patients a day and one DRX-Revolution is
dedicated to capturing pre- and post-operative orthopaedic exams,” said
Lauri Thompson, the hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor.

A DRX-Evolution
Plus system captures exams in the hospital’s primary X-ray room and
a DRX-Evolution performs general radiography exams in an adjacent room.
One-third of the hospital’s exams are conducted with mobile X-ray
systems that capture inpatient images requested by physicians. A
DRX-Revolution captures extremity and other types of exams in the ER,
and another DRX-Revolution is used for portable exams that include
morning rounds and verification of PICC line and tube placements.

Four DRX-Ascend systems are located at two urgent care clinics, a remote
outpatient clinic and a hospital-based clinic.

Both Ms. Gress and Ms. Thompson agree that selecting Carestream was a
good decision. “We are extremely pleased with the performance of
Carestream’s room-based and portable imaging systems. These systems are
reliable, offer advanced features and expedite the imaging process,” Ms.
Gress notes.

“Staff members appreciate the ability to use any DRX detector with any
of our DRX imaging systems, and Carestream’s service and support has
been excellent,” Ms. Thompson adds.

Carestream’s DRX Plus detectors are thinner and lighter than other
detectors to provide easier handling and have an IPX 57 water-resistance
rating that can enhance longevity.

About St. Margaret’s Health

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Illinois Valley since 1903. Our sponsors, the Sisters of Mary of the
Presentation, the Board of Directors, Administration, the Medical Staff
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patients and their families with high quality, compassionate care. We
combine advanced technology with our friendly, knowledgeable staff to
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